What a beautiful couple I married this day at the Captain Linnell House in Orleans, MA. Though it was a typical Cape Cod foggy, rainy day outside, the sun was shining inside as Holly and Kelly exchanged custom vows, rings, and promises of eternal love together under their chupah of the grande ball room.
Kelly was a little nervous at the beginning of this ceremony, which is not uncommon for a bride. She asked me upon arrival to their custom chupah if she could hold
Holly's hands, to which I said, "Of course you can!" She then announced to me and the entire entourage of family and friends, "I've never done this before!" to which everyone enjoyed a good laugh together, and from that point on, all became lighthearted and relaxed. I truly enjoy the humor and love that permeates a room when such serendipitous happenings occur - wedding services bring out the best in all of us.
There were tearful, heartfelt readings from Kelly's sisters, too. It was obvious that Kelly and her sisters are very close and the message of love between sisters was very touching, punctuated by an occasional tear. What a wonderful family!
The culmination of the service was Holly's "breaking of the glass", a jewish wedding tradition whereby the groom steps on a pouch containing a glass. This symbolic action represents that the marriage will last as long as the glass is broken - forever. All of the guests then shout "Mazel Tov!" meaning "good luck".
Captured in the photo above is the joy and excitement on Kelly's face and the complete satisfaction and victory on Holly's face immediately following his breaking the glass perfectly!
Mazel Tov!
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